Point Pleasant Beach public meetings in 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for home modifications, including bedroom additions and deck expansions. The board will also approve the 2025 meeting calendar and memorialize previous minutes and resolutions.

• 1617 Beacon Lane: approval of third floor bedrooms built by previous owner
• 617 New Jersey Avenue: addition of a front porch and rear deck
• 101 New York Avenue: 2nd floor bedroom and bath addition with a 200-sf roof deck
• Memorialization of resolution 2024-30 for 7 Bowling Green
• Memorialization of resolution 2024-32 for 214 Laurel

The Board of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda. It granted Edward Garino's request to eliminate prior conditions limiting the third floor at 1617 Beacon Lane, and approved porch/deck additions for Paul/Angela Sharp at 617 New Jersey Avenue and Richard Mina at 101 New York Avenue, each with conditions. The board also approved the 2025 meeting calendar and memorialized prior resolutions.

• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Memorialized approval of application #2024-30 (Magarino) with conditions (3-0)
• Memorialized approval of application #2024-32 (Bruno) with conditions (4-0)
• Approved application #2024-35 (Garino) for third-floor variance relief with conditions (6-0)
• Approved application #2024-33 (Sharp) for front porch and rear deck with conditions (6-0)
• Approved application #2024-34 (Mina) for second-floor addition and rooftop deck with conditions (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a proposal to subdivide a lot at 229 Ocean Avenue. The applicant proposes creating two lots and building a house on the rear lot.

• Subdivision of 229 Ocean Avenue (Block 129.01; Lot 14) into lots 14.01 and 14.02
• Proposal for a house on the rear lot at 229 Ocean Avenue

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council holds a special meeting to discuss aerators, approve consent resolutions with numerous payments including $132,000 for a backhoe loader, and conduct public hearings on two ordinances. Ordinance 2024-32B would amend rental duration limits, and Ordinance 2024-33 would add handicap parking at 312 Central Avenue.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2024-32B amending rental duration limits
• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2024-33 adding handicap parking at 312 Central Avenue
• Approval of $132,000 payment for a Caterpillar backhoe loader
• Approval of $50,000 payment for 5G pole removal
• Award of contract for property revaluation services to Professional Property Appraisers Inc

The council adopted Ordinance 2024-32B, amending rental duration rules, after a public hearing with both support and opposition. They also approved a consent agenda with numerous payments and contracts, and authorized drafting a Sunday construction moratorium ordinance. The meeting ended with an executive session on litigation and open space acquisition.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-32B (rental duration) on second reading (5-0, Testa absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-33 (handicap parking at 312 Central Ave) (5-0, Testa absent)
• Approved consent resolutions 1 and 2, including payments and contracts (5-0, Testa absent; Gant abstained on 2b and 2c)
• Authorized drafting ordinance for Sunday construction moratorium (5-0, Testa absent)
• Approved minutes of Dec 3, 2024 council and executive session (4-0, Gant abstained, Testa absent)
• Moved public participation before consent resolutions (5-0, Testa absent)
• Entered executive session for Selvaggi litigation and open space acquisition

Parking Authority

This regular meeting includes approval of minutes from November 7, 2024, adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar, and approval of the audit for May 2023 through April 2024. The Authority will also discuss updates on the Ocean First ITM machine and the snow plow contract. Vouchers totaling $6,840.55 are presented for payment.

• Approve 2025 meeting calendar
• Approve May 2023 through April 2024 audit
• Update on Ocean First ITM machine
• Attorney's comments on snow plow contract
• Vouchers for payment totaling $6,840.55 including tree removal and landscaping

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority held a regular meeting on December 12, 2024, and unanimously approved the November 7, 2024 minutes, the May 2023/April 2024 audit resolution, and the 2025 calendar. The board also approved payment of eight invoices totaling $6,840.55, including tree removal in the Cramer lot and professional services. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 2023/April 2024 audit resolution (4-0)
• Approved 2025 calendar (4-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $6,840.55 (4-0)

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee will review minutes, treasurer's report, and fundraising efforts. Specific animal cases include a mother cat and five kittens in a trailer, a cat named Sandy from the boardwalk at Water Street, and a stray. Discussions will cover adoption procedures and trapping plans.

• Trailer housing a mother cat and five kittens
• Trapping of Sandy, a boardwalk cat from Water Street
• Adoption and trapping strategies for stray animals
• Fundraising activities and treasurer's report
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Cultural Arts Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Cultural Arts Committee discussed updates on ongoing initiatives and scheduled events. They approved a virtual vote to offer a discount for returning farmers market vendors for the 2025 season, which will be operated by Asbury Fresh. The Party by the Sea/Juried Art Show was booked for May 29, 2025, at Lobster Shanty. No new business was introduced, and the committee is seeking new volunteers.

• Farmers Market 2025 operator confirmed as Asbury Fresh; discount for returning vendors approved via virtual vote
• Party by the Sea/Juried Art Show booked for May 29, 2025, at Lobster Shanty
• No artist spotlight scheduled for December due to holidays
• Decorating Committee update provided
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025, at Town Hall

Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance regarding waste materials and collection. The body is also considering new ordinances for rental durations and the addition of handicap parking at 312 Central Ave.

• Payment of $147,127.15 to Fiore Paving for Carter/S Baltimore/NJ Ave Imp Project
• Purchase order of $26,795 to Safe Fleet Mobile Vision for police body cam server storage
• Payment of $45,675 to E.O. Habhegger - Yeadon for DPW fuel dispensing tanks
• Ordinance 2024-31 regarding Waste Materials and Collection (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance 2024-33 to add handicap parking at 312 Central Ave (1st Reading)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review a proposed ordinance for property owner fines and penalties regarding failure to remove hazardous street trees. They also discuss tree removals on New Jersey Ave, a grant application for an urban tree inventory, and ongoing projects including tree removals at Lake Louise and a parking lot conversion. The meeting includes updates on borough restoration at Little Silver shoreline and Parkway landscape design.

• Status of new ordinance for property owner fines/penalties for not removing hazard street trees
• Tree removals on New Jersey Ave and discussion on tree types for future road projects
• Grant application for Urban Street Tree Inventory and Five Year CFMP sent to borough for application
• Burke Environmental awarded project for three tree removals and soil augmentation at Lake Louise, Niblick, and Boston, plus removal of YEW on Parkway
• Two trees being removed by Parking Authority at Rudy's lot; area may be converted to parking spots

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee will meet to review prior minutes, receive reports from subcommittees, and discuss upcoming events including Winter Wonderland, holiday lights, and a holiday party. The committee will also address unfinished business and new items, with a focus on planning the 2025 event calendar.

• Winter Wonderland event planning
• Holiday Lights display
• Winter Skateboarding program
• Holiday Party logistics
• 2025 Event Calendar development

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024 is cancelled and rescheduled for December 18, 2024. At that time, the David application for 229 Ocean Avenue will be heard.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to December 18, 2024 at 7 PM
• David application – 229 Ocean Avenue will be heard at the rescheduled meeting

Beautification Committee

The committee will review and approve October meeting minutes, receive a treasurer's report, discuss flower orders and garden assignments, and plan holiday decorating and removal in January. They will also coordinate cookie platters and a DPW luncheon, and remind members of the December 4 holiday social. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28.

• Review and approve October 22 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report/Budget Update
• Flower Order/Gardens/Assignments
• Holiday Decorating Update/Removal in January
• Cookie Platters & DPW Luncheon

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

The Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee will discuss the September 7th annual meeting, review positive survey comments, note meetings sent to administrators, consider possible new members, review marketing results, receive an update from the mayor, and plan future meetings. All items are for discussion only, with no formal votes or decisions expected.

• Discussion of September 7th annual meeting and survey comments
• Review of meetings sent to administrators
• Possible new member recruitment
• Marketing results update
• Mayor's update and future meeting planning

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the installation of historical plaques and the status of specific local properties. Members will review renovation plans and the town's potential purchase of properties on Channel Drive.

• Plaque presentation review for The Tower Cottage
• Siding quality for Risdens Bath House
• Historical status of 102 New Jersey Ave
• USCG Station renovation and Gottlieb Building updates
• Town's potential purchase of 3 properties on Channel Drive

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2024, to approve a wide range of payments totaling nearly $5 million, including payroll, contracts, and services. The meeting will also establish the 2025 borough holidays and address departmental reports, including a temporary floatation device for emergency access and a curb cut request at 308 Trenton Avenue.

• Approval of $4,932,156.85 in computer-generated vouchers
• Establishment of 2025 Borough Holidays
• Approval of $304,975.38 for Payroll #21 and $331,672.25 for Payroll #22
• Authorization to install a handicap parking space at 312 Central Avenue
• Approval of $132,000 purchase order for a Caterpillar Backhoe Loader for DPW

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee discussed ongoing initiatives and scheduled events. They approved via virtual vote a discount for returning farmers market vendors and are looking to have Asbury Fresh run the 2025 market. Scarecrow contest prizes were also approved via virtual vote, with winners announced. No new business was conducted.

• Virtual vote approved discount for returning farmers market vendors
• Committee looking to have Asbury Fresh run 2025 farmers market
• Scarecrow contest winners: Kate's Hair Boutique (1st), Beautification Committee (2nd), Last Wave (3rd)
• Party by the Sea/Juried Art Show booked for May 29, 2025 at Lobster Shanty
• Seeking new volunteers to assist with events

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will memorialize resolutions for a house at 257 Ocean and a cabana and house at 107 Parkway. The board will also consider a certification of pre-existing non-conformity for a two-family use at Block 17.01/Lot 52. Several other applications are listed as not being heard this evening.

• Resolution 2024-28: 2-story house construction at 257 Ocean
• Resolution 2024-20: Cabana and house variances at 107 Parkway
• Application 2024-31: Two-family use certification for Cabana Hanna LLC (Block 17.01/Lot 52)
• Application 2024-32: 7 bulk variances and second curb cut at 214 Laurel

Municipal Alliance Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Alliance Committee will discuss its 2025 budget, including potential funding for the Elks and Project Grad, and possibly collaborating with MWC. The committee also plans to address membership needs. The meeting is procedural with no votes or financial figures specified.

• Discuss 2025 budget planning for Elks and Project Grad
• Possible collaboration with MWC
• Need for new committee members
• Open discussion on other initiatives

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review the status of a new ordinance imposing fines or penalties on property owners who fail to remove hazard street trees. They will also discuss the 2025 budget and projects, including landscape design for the 200 block of Parkway and tree removals on New Jersey Ave. Updates on grants and ongoing tree removal contracts will be provided.

• Status of new ordinance for property owner fines/penalties for not removing hazard street trees
• Discussion of 2025 budget and projects
• 200 block of Parkway landscape design and resident donations
• Tree removals on New Jersey Ave. and discussion
• Randall Ave planting plan for five trees and Holly Grove

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Point Beach Business Improvement District Board will meet to review feedback from downtown business and building owners, discuss proposed by-laws, and consider a proposed budget for presentation to the council. These items are for discussion only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Review feedback from Downtown Business & Building Owners Meetings
• Review proposed by-laws
• Discuss proposed budget and presentation for council meeting
• Any other items for discussion

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to receive executive and subcommittee reports. Discussions will include the 2025 event calendar and various seasonal activities. No specific votes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Event Calendar
• Winter Wonderland
• Grom-O-Ween
• Movie Night
• Winter Skateboarding

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review the 2025 budget proposal and discuss public access improvements at Lincoln Ave and Cedar Ave. The body will also consider a Stormwater/Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance and seven ordinance review action items.

• Public access improvements at Lincoln Ave and Cedar Ave
• Stormwater/Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance
• 2025 Budget Proposal
• Ordinance review of 7 action items presented by MJ Gradel-George Loder
• Status reports on Patchwork for Wildlife and the Shade Tree Commission

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Green Team Advisory Committee will discuss and receive updates on several environmental initiatives, including a proposed Stormwater/Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance and continued work on Sustainable Jersey certification. The meeting will also cover tabled items such as a landscape requirement ordinance and gas blower ordinance, as well as public access improvements at Lincoln and Cedar Avenues.

• Stormwater/Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance discussion
• Continued discussion of Sustainable Jersey actions
• Lincoln Ave and Cedar Ave public access improvements
• Landscape requirement ordinance (tabled)
• Gas blower ordinance (tabled)

Beautification Committee

The committee will review and approve previous meeting minutes, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss updates on gardens and planters. Key items include voting on the downtown scarecrow contest and planning holiday decorations for planters and the gazebo.

• Review and approve September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Update on Gardens and cleaning planters/barrels
• Scarecrow Contest/Voting and Downtown Scarecrow Contest
• Holiday Decorations for Planters, Gazebo, and Holiday Social

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment will memorialize minutes and resolutions from past meetings, then hear three new agenda items. These include a request to build a two-story house at 257 Ocean Avenue, an application for a cabana and variances at 107 Parkway, and an appeal of a zoning officer's ruling at 128 ½ Ocean Avenue.

• Memorialize resolutions: 2023-28 (1206 Ocean Avenue), 2024-27 (417 Arbutus Avenue), 2024-06 (10 Harvard Avenue)
• 2024-28 – Storino et al. – 257 Ocean Avenue – construct 2-story house
• 2024-20 – Parisi – 107 Parkway – cabana and variances for new house
• 2024-29 – Sandra Bischoff – 128 ½ Ocean Avenue – appeal of zoning officer's ruling

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an application by PPB 200 Central Avenue LLC to subdivide Block 97, Lot 19.02 in the SF5 Zone and build two new flood-compliant houses. The board will also memorialize minutes from September 18, 2024, and a resolution. A separate application to subdivide 229 Ocean Avenue has been deferred to the November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Application 2024-438: PPB 200 Central Avenue LLC proposes to subdivide Block 97, Lot 19.02 and build two flood-compliant houses in the SF5 Zone
• Application 2024-437: Jonathan Davis requests subdivision of 229 Ocean Avenue (Block 129.01, Lot 14) into two lots – deferred to November 20, 2024
• Memorialization of minutes from September 18, 2024
• Memorialization of a resolution

Council

The council will hold public hearings and second readings on two ordinances: one amending the PBA salary ordinance and another amending quasi-public police duty services. The consent agenda includes numerous approvals, including police vehicle purchases, seasonal police officer appointments, and various vendor payments. An executive session will discuss real property on Channel Drive and litigation.

• Ordinance 2024-29 (2nd reading/public hearing) amends the PBA salary ordinance
• Ordinance 2024-30 (2nd reading/public hearing) amends Chapter 2 on quasi-public police duty services
• Approval of $64,747.74 for a police vehicle and electronics from Winner Ford
• Appointment of 14 seasonal SLEO IIs for 2024/2025
• Authorization to auction a street sweeper on Municibid

Business Improvement District

The Point Pleasant Beach Business Improvement District is holding a 2-hour meeting for business owners to learn about proposed downtown improvements and provide input on future programming and resources. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Meeting to present BID ideas for downtown improvements
• Feedback session for business owners on future programming and resources

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss a state grant application for an urban tree inventory and five-year plan. Other items include feedback on a tree protection ordinance, status of new fines for hazard trees, and updates on RFQs for tree removals at Lake Louise and Niblick and Boston.

• STC Grant Application for Urban Street Tree Inventory and Five Year Plan (proposal sent to borough for state application)
• RFQs sent to Burke Environmental, Garden Party Farms, and Clean Cut for tree removals and soil augmentation at Lake Louise and Niblick and Boston (response due Oct. 21)
• Status of new ordinance for property owner fines for not removing hazard street trees
• Response from Parking Authority regarding dead/aging trees at Rudy's lot
• Randall Ave planting plan for five trees

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss the chairman's update on the Ocean First ITM machine, an engineer's update on a snow plow contract, and a letter from the Shade Tree Commission. They will also vote on approving vouchers for payments totaling $6,840.83. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 5, 2024.

• Chairman's update on Ocean First ITM machine
• Engineer update on snow plow contract
• Letter from Shade Tree Commission
• Vouchers for payments totaling $6,840.83
• Approval of September 5, 2024 minutes

Municipal Alliance Committee

The Municipal Alliance Committee will discuss plans for the 2025 budget, including funding for the Elks and Project Grad initiatives. They will also address the need for new members and hold an open discussion.

• Plan for 2025 budget including Elks and Project Grad initiatives
• Discussion of any other initiatives for the budget
• Need for new committee members

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will meet in person on October 1, 2024, to approve minutes, discuss curb cut requests at 218 Curtis Avenue and 204 Sanborn, and consider a consent agenda with numerous payments and contract authorizations. Public hearings will be held on three second-reading ordinances: amending privately owned salt storage (2024-27), signs (2024-28), and shade trees (2024-24). The council will also introduce two first-reading ordinances regarding PBA salaries and quasi-public police duty services. Two public participation periods are scheduled.

• Approval of $223,502.93 payment to Earle Asphalt for Boston Avenue improvements (Pay Cert 3) plus $16,289.38 change order
• Approval of $319,774.78 for a RS Street Sweeper for DPW from Northeast Sweepers & Rentals
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-27 to amend Chapter 26 regarding privately owned salt storage
• Authorization for environmental assessment at 113, 115 & 117 Channel Drive (not to exceed $12,500) via T&M
• Introduction of Ordinance 2024-30 to amend Chapter 2 on quasi-public police duty services

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review and discuss active agenda items including a recap of Seafood Fest, updates on Patchwork for Wildlife and the Cooks Lane Community Garden, and tabled ordinances on landscape requirements and gas blowers. New business includes an open discussion on NJ PACT and REAL climate change rule proposals. The meeting also covers approval of August minutes, officer reports, and committee status updates.

• Seafood Fest Re-Cap (active discussion)
• Community Garden on Cooks Lane (tabled status)
• Landscape requirement ordinance (tabled)
• Gas blower ordinance (tabled)
• Open discussion on NJ PACT & REAL Climate Change Rule Proposal

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Green Team Advisory Committee will review minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss ongoing business including tabled ordinances on gas blowers and landscape requirements. New items include potential action descriptions and an open discussion on the NJ PACT & REAL Climate Change Rule Proposal. The meeting also covers status updates on the community garden, oyster shell receptacle, and Arnold Ave Garden maintenance.

• Landscape requirement ordinance (tabled)
• Gas blower ordinance (tabled)
• Community Garden at Cooks Lane (tabled)
• Oyster Shell Receptacle alternative locations
• Open discussion on NJ PACT & REAL Climate Change Rule Proposal

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will review minutes, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss updates on welcome signs, gardens, and planters. The main focus is on organizing the Scarecrow Contests at the gazebo and downtown, as well as holiday decorations for planters and a holiday party. The committee also aims to recruit new members.

• Review and approve July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Updates on Welcome Sign, Harvard and Train Station Gardens
• Scarecrow Contest at Gazebo and Downtown Scarecrow Contest
• Holiday Decorations for Planters and Holiday Party

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to receive executive reports and updates from various subcommittees. The agenda includes reviews of seasonal events and general committee business.

• Summer Concert Series report
• Bags on the Beach report
• Kid’s Fishing Derby report
• Locals Only Bonfire report
• Grom-O-Ween report

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several residential property applications. The body will review requests for structural elevations, fence installations, and deck approvals.

• 605 St. Louis Avenue: request to elevate and renovate existing structure
• 1206 Ocean Avenue: request to move house 5 feet toward Ocean Avenue
• 417 Arbutus Avenue: proposal for a 6-foot fence in the front yard
• 10 Harvard Avenue: request for approval of a pre-existing deck

Planning Board

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2024. The board will consider three applications: a subdivision at 229 Ocean Avenue, a subdivision and construction of two flood-compliant houses at 200 Central Avenue, and a change of use to add tables to a restaurant/smoothie bar at 516 Bay Avenue. The board will also memorialize minutes from August 21, 2024, and a resolution from a prior meeting.

• Application 2024-438: PPB 200 Central Avenue LLC proposes to subdivide Block 97, Lot 19.02 in the SF5 Zone and build two new flood-compliant houses.
• Application 2024-437: Jonathan Davis proposes to subdivide existing Lot 14 at 229 Ocean Avenue (Block 129.01) into Lots 14.01 and 14.02.
• Application 2024-439: Dagney Driscoll seeks a change of use to add tables to a restaurant/smoothie bar at 516 Bay Avenue Unit #3 (Lot 12, Block 90).
• Memorialization of minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.
• Memorialization of resolution 2024-439 (change of use) as noted.

The board approved application 2024-438 by PPB 200 Central Avenue LLC to subdivide a lot at Block 97, Lot 19.02 in the SF5 zone and build two single-family homes, replacing a nonconforming 6-unit boarding house. The approval includes variances for undersized lots, setbacks, and coverage, and was passed 5-1 with Vice Chair Paesano opposed. The board also carried application 2024-437 (subdivision at 229 Ocean Avenue) to October 16, 2024, and memorialized prior minutes and a change-of-use approval for Carpe Vita, LLC.

• Approved application 2024-438 (PPB 200 Central Avenue LLC) to subdivide lot and build two flood-compliant homes, with conditions (5-1)
• Carried application 2024-437 (Jonathan Davis, 229 Ocean Avenue) to October 16, 2024 without notice
• Memorialized minutes of August 21, 2024
• Memorialized approval of application 2024-439 (Carpe Vita, LLC) for change of use at 516 Bay Avenue Unit #3, with conditions

Council

The Council will consider several consent resolutions including payroll, audit acceptance, and a contract for road improvements. The body will also hold a public hearing on a handicap parking ordinance and introduce updates to sign and salt storage regulations.

• Contract award to Fiore Paving for FY2023 NJDOT MA-Carter/S Balt/NJ Aves Imp: $551,099.94
• Payment of computer-generated vouchers: $1,527,002.45
• Payment to Brick Township MUA for August bulk water usage: $166,498.15
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford Expedition for the Fire Dept: $76,470.25
• Ordinance 2024-26 regarding handicap parking on South Avenue (2nd Reading/Public Hearing)

Senior Committee

The Senior Committee is meeting to establish a calendar of events for the year. The body will also discuss adding another day of group exercise and an upcoming bus trip.

• Establishment of a calendar of events for the year
• Proposal to add another day of group exercise
• Discussion of upcoming bus trip

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss several historic preservation matters, including plaque installations, a re-siding project for Risdens Bath House, potential designation of new historic buildings such as Point Pleasant Beach High School and De Luca Law Office, and an update on the USCG Station renovation. The commission will also discuss the town's recent mailing to taxpayers about the potential purchase of three properties on Channel Drive and its impact on revitalization in that area. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• Review of plaque installation for St. Mary's By The Sea and discussion of future plaque presentations
• Commission involvement in color palette and design for the re-siding of Risdens Bath House
• Discussion of designating Point Pleasant Beach High School and De Luca Law Office as historic properties
• Update on USCG Station renovation plans and the Gottlieb Building
• Town's mailing to taxpayers about potential purchase of 3 properties on Channel Drive for revitalization

The commission discussed the town's decision to re-side Risden's Bath House after bids showed siding costs were comparable to painting, with work to begin after the Food Shack closes on October 27. The town deferred the siding material decision to the commission, which expressed quality concerns. The commission also decided to add two buildings to the historic database and deferred a third until construction completes. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussions or decisions by consensus.

• Deferred decision on adding 102 New Jersey Ave to historic database until construction completes
• Decided to use existing plaque for Coast Guard Station, not change address
• Agreed to add Point Pleasant Beach High School to historic database
• Agreed to add DeLuca Law office building to historic database
• Commission to be involved in siding material choice for Risden's Bath House

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Green Team Advisory Committee will review progress toward Sustainable Jersey certification, currently at 350 points, with 110 points in actions expiring by year-end. Members will discuss reporting requirements for a Sustainable Jersey grant and possible new actions, including a potential ordinance to ban gas leaf blowers. The meeting also includes reports on recycling and EV charging stations.

• Sustainable Jersey Grant Award – reporting requirements and community education discussed
• Certification update: current 350 points, 110 points expiring 12/31/24
• Possible resubmission of expiring actions and actions not approved on 7/31/24
• Gas leaf blower ban – noted as needing an ordinance
• Report from recycling coordinator and update on EV charging stations

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

The Non-Resident Advisory Committee will hold a town meeting on September 7, 2024, at the Antrim School. Mayor Doug Vitale and a panel of town officials and representatives will discuss various municipal projects and policies with residents and non-residents.

• Five G Cell Poles Project
• Channel Drive Open Space Project
• Coast Guard Property
• Town flooding and property taxes
• Budget and real estate updates

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 1, receive updates on an Ocean First ITM machine and bid submission, and authorize payments totaling $10,687.06 to vendors including JCP&L, landscaping, engineering, and legal services.

• Vouchers for payments totaling $10,687.06, including $8,503.54 to Down To Earth Landscaping and $1,788.25 to T & M Associates
• Chairman's update on Ocean First ITM machine
• Engineer update regarding Ocean First Bid Submission
• Letter from Shade Tree Commission

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold a regular meeting including an executive session on legal, real estate, and personnel matters. The regular agenda includes second readings of ordinances for a $6.5 million general improvement bond, privately owned salt storage, handicap parking additions, shade tree regulations, and small wireless facilities. Consent resolutions cover payroll, purchase orders, a settlement agreement with Munisite, and appointment of a construction official.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-21: $6,513,653.42 general improvement bond
• Authorization of settlement agreement with Munisite (5G-related)
• Purchase order for R5 Street Sweeper from Northeast Sweepers & Rentals ($319,774.78)
• Ordinance 2024-22: Add handicap parking at 307 Arnold Avenue and 303 Chicago Avenue
• Appointment of Construction Official and authorization to auction surplus police vehicles

The council approved a settlement agreement with Munisite for 5G infrastructure, with payments of $50K upon pole removal, $50K at year-end, and $200K by April next year, subject to legal approval. Brian Martin was appointed as Construction Official. Ordinance 2024-24 (shade trees) was tabled. Several other ordinances were adopted, including a $6.5M bond ordinance.

• Approved Munisite settlement agreement (5-0, Byrnes recused on 1p)
• Appointed Brian Martin as Construction Official (5-0, Byrnes recused)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-24 (Shade Trees & Shrubs) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-20 (Salt Storage) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-21 ($6,513,653.42 bond) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-22 (Handicap parking at 307 Arnold & 303 Chicago) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-25 (Increase colocation distance to 1,000') (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-26 (Handicap parking at foot of NY/1st) (5-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The commission is reviewing the status of a new ordinance regarding property owner fines for hazard street trees. Members are also discussing landscape designs and tree maintenance for specific local sites. The body is planning for the Seafood Festival on September 21st.

• Status of new ordinance for property owner fines for hazard street trees
• Restoration and maintenance plans for Little Silver shoreline
• Landscape design for the 200 block of Parkway
• Potential project for Lake Louise Street end at Boston and Niblick
• Discussion on the Free Street Tree Program

The Shade Tree Commission approved July minutes and discussed ongoing efforts, including a draft ordinance to fine property owners for not removing hazardous street trees, and a town engineer draft for MS-4 stormwater permit compliance. No formal votes were taken on these items; they are in progress. The commission also addressed tree removals, planting requests, and participation in the Seafood Festival.

• Approved July meeting minutes
• Discussed draft ordinance for hazardous street tree fines (no vote)
• Discussed draft ordinance for MS-4 stormwater permit compliance (no vote)
• Requested removal of dead/dying trees at Rudy's parking lot
• Recommended pruning/replacement of aging trees at Bordens' parking lot
• Requested removal of Tree of Heaven across from B2 Bistro
• Confirmed Broadway Bar and Grill owner willing to have street trees planted
• Discussed Seafood Festival participation

Business Improvement District

This is a 2-hour informational meeting for Point Pleasant Beach BID building owners to learn about proposed downtown improvements and provide feedback. No formal action will be taken.

• No formal actions or decisions are scheduled
• Discussion of downtown improvement ideas and future programming/resources

Recreation Committee

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee. The agenda consists of reviewing prior meeting minutes, receiving executive reports, and hearing subcommittee updates on summer programs such as summer camp, concert series, and the Kids' Fishing Derby, as well as planning for fall events like skateboarding, movie night, and Winter Wonderland. No new business or substantive decisions are indicated.

• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports on Shed/Trailer/Supply, Pickleball, Summer Camp, MMDA Jazz Concert, Ukulele on the Beach, Summer Concert Series, Bags on the Beach, Kids' Fishing Derby, Locals Only Bonfire, Fall Skateboarding, Tug of War, Movie Night/Trunk or Treat/Pet Parade, and Winter Wonderland
• Council Liaison Report from Art Gant
• Unfinished and new business discussion

Planning Board

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The board plans to memorialize minutes from July 17, 2024, and sign applications for minor signage changes. The main agenda item is a public hearing on Application 2024-439, a change of use at 516 Bay Avenue Unit #3, where the applicant seeks to add tables to an existing restaurant/smoothie bar.

• Memorialize minutes from July 17, 2024
• Sign applications: Martell's – 308 Boardwalk – replacing existing signage with same
• Sign applications: Wild Mermaid – 625 Rear – Arnold
• Application 2024-439 – Dagney Driscoll – Change of use at 516 Bay Avenue Unit #3 (Lot 12, Block 90) – adding tables to restaurant/smoothie bar

Council

The council will hold public hearings on five second-reading ordinances, including a $2.7M multipurpose bond and vacation of a portion of East Avenue right-of-way, and introduce six new ordinances, most notably a $6.5M general improvement bond. Consent resolutions cover dozens of payments, contracts, and appointments. The meeting also includes an executive session on PBA negotiations, 5G poles, and Channel Drive real property.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2024-21 for a $6,513,653.42 general improvement bond
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-11 to vacate a portion of East Avenue right-of-way
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-16 authorizing a $2,748,300 multipurpose bond
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-17 to amend small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way
• Approval of a $266,423.33 federal aid modification for Channel Drive revitalization

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider one new application: Delcho and Jennifer Paletchev seek to elevate and renovate an existing structure at 605 St. Louis Avenue. The board will also memorialize two previously decided applications: Jason White's approval at 119 Atlantic Avenue and Rosa Crowley's conditional approval at 1401 St. Louis Avenue. The Parisi application for a pool pavilion at 107 Parkway is not being heard tonight.

• Memorialize Resolution 2024-21: Jason White – 119 Atlantic Avenue – Approved
• Memorialize Resolution 2024-03: Rosa Crowley – 1401 St. Louis Avenue – Approved with conditions
• New application 2024-19: Delcho/Jennifer Paletchev – 605 St. Louis Avenue – elevate and renovate existing structure
• Application 2024-20 (Robert/Sheila Parisi – 107 Parkway – pool pavilion) not heard tonight

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council is holding a special meeting on August 14, 2024, solely to enter executive session. They will discuss legal advice on small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way and beach rights-of-way, as well as real property on Channel Drive. No public votes or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting will adjourn after public participation.

• Executive session on legal advice for Small Wireless Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way
• Executive session on legal advice for Beach ROW (rights-of-way)
• Executive session on Real Property at Channel Drive

Cultural Arts Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Cultural Arts Committee meets to receive updates on ongoing initiatives and scheduled events, including the Spotlight Artists program, Farmers Market, and upcoming contests. The resignation of board member Judy Van Brunt is noted. No formal votes or expenditures are on the agenda.

• Judy Van Brunt resigns from board position
• Spotlight Artist Jim Cook featured tonight; next artist Josephine Guscott
• Sandcastle contest scheduled for September 7
• Scarecrow contest launches early September 8
• Committee seeking new volunteers

Council

This is a special meeting of the Point Pleasant Beach Council. The council will first enter executive session to discuss legal issues related to Ordinance 2024-17, which amends Chapter 31 on small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way. Following the closed session, the council will conduct the first reading and introduction of that ordinance and open the floor for public participation.

• Resolution to enter executive session for legal advice on Ordinance 2024-17 (small wireless facilities)
• First reading and introduction of Ordinance 2024-17 amending Chapter 31 (Small Wireless Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way)
• Meeting held in-person only, no Zoom; live stream available on YouTube

Parking Authority

The Parking Authority is meeting to discuss landscaping for River stone and Cooks lane shrubs. The body will also review vouchers for payments totaling $2,044.57.

• Landscaping proposals for River stone and Cooks lane shrubs
• Payment of $1,249.85 to JCP & L
• Payment of $175.00 to Raymond D. Bogan, Esq
• Payment of $444.72 to Karen L. Mills
• Payment of $175.00 to T & M Associates

Beautification Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes from May and June, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss updates on gardens and planters. The committee will also hear reports on the Garden Tour Committee, plan winter planter decorations, and set a date and sign-ups for the Summer Social. A public portion is included for resident comments.

• Update on Gardens
• Update on Planters/Barrels
• Garden Tour Committee Report
• Winter Planter Decorations planning
• Summer Social - date selection and sign-ups

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee will meet to review prior meeting minutes and receive reports from subcommittees on various summer activities and events. No votes or new business are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for status updates.

• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Chairperson and executive reports
• Subcommittee reports on summer camp, concert series, pickleball, fishing derby, and other events
• Council liaison report
• Unfinished business and new business (none specified)

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an update from the Mayor and address questions from members. The body is discussing the upcoming annual meeting scheduled for September 7th at the Antrim School.

• Annual meeting scheduled for September 7th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Antrim School

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will memorialize resolutions for three previous applications and hear two new agenda items. These items involve requests for certifications of non-conformity and coverage variances.

• Resolution 2024-15: Carol Gifford, 319 Trenton Avenue
• Resolution 2024-16: Denial for Jim/Susan Carone, 213 Homestead
• Resolution 2024-17: Carissa McIlwain for Edward Giardino, 115 Atlantic Avenue
• Application 2024-21: Jason White, 119 Atlantic Avenue, seeking certification of pre-existing non-conformity
• Application 2024-03: Rosa Crowley, 1401 St. Louis Avenue, seeking impervious and building coverage variance

Planning Board

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting including a public hearing on a subdivision application to build two new flood-compliant houses (Application 2024-438), though the applicant has requested a continuance to September 18, 2024. Other items include a sign plan revision for Adapting Social and a site plan for property on East Avenue.

• Application 2024-438 – PPB 200 Central Avenue LLC seeks to subdivide Block 97, Lot 19.02 in the SF5 Zone to build two flood-compliant houses (carried to September 18, 2024)
• Application 2024-436 – Cheryl/Megan Kane for 1903/1905 East Avenue (Lots 6 & 7, Block 7)
• Adapting Social (403-4-5 Route 35) submitting a revised sign plan
• Memorialization of minutes from June 19, 2024, and a resolution

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Point Beach BID Board will review and approve previous meeting minutes, discuss the board's mission and vision, and review the budget proposal including a fee assessment request with a 5-year projection. They will also identify potential objectives for services and programming for 2025.

• Review budget proposal with fee assessment request and 5-year projection
• Discuss by-laws and BID mission/vision
• Identify objectives including facade improvement grant program
• Discuss sidewalk cleaning and tree pit beautification
• Consider paid parking incentive program for shoppers

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council holds a regular meeting following a K9 monument dedication and an executive session on PBA negotiations, 5G poles, and quality of life ordinances. The regular agenda includes proclamations, multiple consent resolutions approving payments and appointments, and two ordinances on first reading: a vacation of a portion of East Avenue right-of-way and a $2,223,595 multipurpose bond ordinance. Public participation is allowed in person only; no Zoom access is provided.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-11 to vacate a portion of East Avenue right-of-way
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-16, a $2,223,595 multipurpose bond ordinance
• Consent resolution includes $2,839,984.16 payment to Ocean County for 3rd quarter tax levy
• Authorization to create handicap parking spaces at 307 Arnold Avenue and 303 Chicago Avenue
• Executive session topics: PBA negotiations, 5G poles, quality-of-life ordinances, digital sign, and Channel Drive real property

Senior Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a treasurer's report, and discussion of an upcoming ice cream social gathering.

• Discuss and plan ice cream social gathering

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission is reviewing the STC Stewardship Plan for Urban Trees and inventory. Members will discuss feedback regarding MS4 requirements for a borough tree protecting ordinance and potential updates to the Unkempt Yard ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on street tree watering for Randall Avenue and weeding at Route 35 traffic islands.

• Heritage Tree Ordinance Concept
• Feedback on MS4 requirement for borough tree protection
• Street tree watering for Randall Avenue
• Weeding of Route 35 traffic islands
• Native Plant Educational Campaign details

Environmental Commission

The commission will discuss progress on landscape requirement ordinances and a gas blower ordinance. Members will also review status updates for the Student Garden at Cooks Lane and various planting projects. The meeting includes reports from several advisory committees.

• Landscape requirement ordinance work in progress
• Student Garden - Cooks Lane status
• Gas blower ordinance (tabled)
• Arnold Ave Garden, Street Ends and Water Street maintenance and planting
• Sustainable Jersey action status update

Green Team Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss progress on several environmental initiatives, including landscape ordinances and garden maintenance. Members will also review status reports for the Shade Tree Commission and Open Space Advisory Committee.

• Landscape requirement ordinance work in progress
• Student Garden status at Cooks Lane (Antrim School)
• Barnegat Bay Partnership Jersey Friendly Yards Program enrollment
• Maintenance and planting for Arnold Ave Garden, Street Ends, and Water Street
• Sustainable Jersey action status update

Business Improvement District

The Point Pleasant Beach BID Board is discussing the establishment of its mission, vision, and by-laws. The board is also preparing a budget proposal and fee assessment request to be presented to the borough council before September 1. Discussion includes potential downtown services such as beautification programs and business assistance.

• Preparation of a budget proposal and five-year projection for the borough council
• Establishment of mission, vision, and by-laws for the BID corporation
• Identification of potential services including facade improvement and signage grants
• Development of downtown branding, marketing, and a website

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will review May 28, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a treasurer's report. The committee will also discuss updates regarding gardens, planters, and the Garden Tour Committee.

• Updates on garden maintenance and MiracleGro distribution
• Reports on planter/barrel vandalism and damage
• Garden Tour Committee report
• Beautification table at Farmer’s Market on 8/4 and 8/11

Recreation Committee

The committee will review executive reports and various subcommittee updates. The agenda focuses on progress reports for upcoming summer activities and community events.

• Updates on summer camp and football camp
• Reports on summer jazz and concert series
• Subcommittee updates for pickleball and skateboarding
• Discussion of summer surf camp and fishing derby

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment will meet to review several zoning applications and memorialize past minutes and resolutions. Proposed items include new residential construction and requests for non-conformity certifications.

• Proposed 2 ½ story single-family dwelling at 213 Homestead
• Request to build a cabana at 115 Atlantic Avenue
• Certification of pre-existing non-conformity for two structures at 319 Trenton Avenue
• Certification of pre-existing non-conformity for a garage apartment at 157 Chicago Avenue
• Memorialization of resolutions for 641 Arnold Avenue and 69 Channel Drive

Planning Board

The board will review applications for new signs at several locations, including Route 35 and Washington Avenue. The meeting also includes a proposal to subdivide and consolidate lots on East Avenue into two single-family lots.

• Lot subdivision/consolidation at 1903/1905 East Avenue
• Sign application: Chic Haven, 500 Washington
• Sign application: The Bleu Room, 1805 Route 35
• Sign application: Chickory St. Barber Shop, 900–904 Richmond
• Sign application: Adapting Social, 403–405 Route 35

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will meet to enter executive session for confidential discussions. Topics include property acquisition on Channel Drive and various legal issues, including litigation and storm damage reduction projects.

• Property acquisition on Channel Drive (ATOD July 2024)
• Litigation regarding Selvaggi v. Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
• Legal advice on ABC matters
• Legal advice on right-of-way issues
• Storm damage reduction project discussions

Cultural Arts Committee

The committee is providing updates on various community art programs and events. Art classes and the Homegrown Harvest Festival have been canceled.

• Jim Cook featured as spotlight artist through August
• Cancellation of kids and adult art classes
• Cancellation of Homegrown Harvest Festival
• Scarecrow Contest launching in late summer
• Update on Juried Art Show results

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2024, to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving May 2, 2024 minutes and reviewing updates from the Chairman, Attorney, and Engineer. The board will also consider vouchers for payment totaling $6,195.85.

• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of period May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
• Engineer update regarding vacation
• Payment vouchers totaling $6,195.85

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing an application from Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless). The proposal involves installing nine antennae on a cell on wheels and related equipment at 69 Channel Drive from June 15 through November 6, 2024.

• Application #2024-24 for Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless)
• Installation of nine antennae on a cell on wheels (COW) at 69 Channel Drive
• Proposed equipment lease from June 15 through November 6, 2024

Municipal Alliance Committee

The committee will review March minutes and recap a presentation to the Antrim PTO. Discussions include potential school presentations and planning for the 2025 budget.

• Review of March meeting minutes
• Planning for 2025 budget
• Potential school assemblies or presentations
• Discussion regarding DMHAS funding
• Recruitment of new committee members

Shade Tree Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes and reports. Key topics include updating the STC Stewardship Plan for urban trees and forests, feedback on a borough tree protection ordinance, and potential participation in community events. The agenda also covers new business like debriefs on tree programs and a heritage tree ordinance concept.

• Update STC Stewardship Plan for Urban Trees and Forests by Dec. 2025 for accreditation
• Feedback on MS4 requirement for borough tree protection ordinance
• Discussion on including hazard street trees in Unkempt Yard ordinance
• NJDOT traffic island and street tree improvements and watering
• Heritage Tree Ordinance Concept for PPB

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to consider a hotel expansion at 641 Arnold Avenue. The applicant, Arnold Shores LLC, seeks approval to add a spa, a 68-seat restaurant, and a 5-seat wine bar, which requires a d(1) variance. This item was carried without notice from the April 4, 2024 meeting.

• Hotel expansion with spa, 68-seat restaurant, and 5-seat wine bar at 641 Arnold Avenue
• d(1) variance required for spa use
• Block 17.01; Lots 23 & 30
• Carried without notice from April 4, 2024

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will review and approve April meeting minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss planters/gardens including flower delivery, sprinklers, watering schedules, signs, fertilizer, and weeding. Other items include beautification t-shirts, thanking flag assembly members, and the farmer's market on August 4 and 11.

• Review and approve April 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Planters/Gardens: flower delivery, sprinklers, watering schedule, signs, fertilizer, weeding
• Beautification T-shirts
• Farmer's Market on Aug. 4 & 11

Environmental Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing business including a pollinator-friendly landscape recognition program, a student garden at Cooks Lane, and a landscape requirement ordinance. The gas blower ordinance remains tabled. The meeting will also cover committee reports and upcoming events.

• Student Garden at Cooks Lane: Fall design, Winter/Spring installation
• Landscape requirement ordinance (work in progress)
• Gas blower ordinance (tabled)
• Oyster Shell Receptacle location approval discussion
• 2024 Budget request submitted

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission and Green Team are meeting to review the status of Sustainable Jersey actions and ongoing environmental projects. They will discuss updates on various initiatives, including pollinator-friendly landscaping, a student garden, and potential ordinance changes. The meeting includes reports from officers and committee liaisons.

• Sustainable Jersey action status update
• 2024 budget request submitted
• Pollinator Friendly/Native Landscape Recognition program
• Student Garden at Cooks Lane (fall design, winter/spring installation)
• Landscape requirement ordinance (work in progress)

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold a regular meeting with ceremonial oaths for four police promotions, consider curb cut requests, and vote on consent resolutions including payroll, a $1.18 million school allocation, and special event permits. The meeting includes an antisemitism awareness session before the regular session.

• Ceremonial oaths for Police Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Officer
• Curb cut requests at 1710 Beacon Lane and 214 Laurel Court
• Approval of $1,184,598 payment to Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education
• Approval of payroll #10 for $319,264.85
• Special event permits for DAV Forget-Me-Not Drive and Chamber Festival Sea Wine/Beer Garden

Recreation Committee

The committee will review minutes and receive reports from the chairperson, treasurer, and council liaison. Members will also hear updates regarding various summer programs and subcommittees.

• Subcommittee report on Pickleball
• Subcommittee report on Battle of the Bands
• Subcommittee report on Summer Camp
• Subcommittee report on Summer Jazz Series
• Subcommittee report on Summertime Surf Camp

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding its regular meeting to memorialize prior minutes and resolutions, then will hear four applications. These include a deficient lot width at 1608 East Street, a second story and porch at 114A Randall Avenue, an elevation and deck expansion at 1501 Oceanfront, and a subdivision and new house at 141 Boardwalk. All items are pending decisions or discussions.

• 2024-23 – 1608 East Street PPB, LLC – 1608 East Street – deficient lot width for conforming house
• 2024-11 – Scott Calabrese – 114A Randall Avenue – add second story and front porch
• 2024-08 – 1309 Oceanfront PPB, LLC – 1501 Oceanfront – elevate dwelling, add half story, expand deck, reframe roof
• 2024-13 – Brian Boyle – 141 Boardwalk – subdivide undersized lot and build new house requiring variances
• Memorialize resolutions for applications #2024-04, #2024-06, #2024-10

Planning Board

The Planning Board will memorialize minutes from April 17 and approve two previously decided applications: a site plan amendment for an outdoor bar/server station at 20 Inlet (Block 176, Lot 34) and a subdivision to bring 807 Long Point Lane (Block 118, Lot 18) into conformance. No new applications are scheduled for this meeting.

• Application #2024-433 – 20 Inlet – Block 176; Lot 34 – site plan amendment for outdoor bar/server station configuration, approved with conditions
• Application #2024-435 – Nancy Gimbert – 807 Long Point Lane – Block 118; Lot 18 – subdivision of property with two principal structures, no new construction, approved with conditions

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee is providing updates on ongoing artist spotlights and scheduled community events. The body is discussing preparations for the pARTy by the Sea and the Homegrown Harvest Festival.

• Artist spotlights featuring John Troisi and Jim Cook
• pARTy by the Sea scheduled for 5/30/24 at The Lobster Shanty
• Homegrown Harvest Festival scheduled for October 20th
• Juried Art Show online gallery launch
• Sandcastle and Scarecrow contest planning

Animal Welfare Committee

The committee is meeting to review minutes, treasurer's report, fundraising report, and discuss trapping and adoptions/trailer matters. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Minutes from previous meeting
• Treasurer's Report
• Fundraising Report
• Trapping discussion
• Adoptions/Trailer discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to vote on March minutes and discuss several topics, including the distribution of historic plaques to churches, a potential new commission member nominated by the mayor, and plans for the USCG Station. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Vote on March meeting minutes
• Discussion of plaque distribution to historic churches
• Discussion of mayor's potential HPC nominee
• Discussion of USCG Station tour and renovation plans
• Follow-up on USCG Station historical significance information

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold public hearings and second readings on 12 ordinances covering crosswalks, water/sewer fees, buildings, lead paint, streets, development, licenses, beaches, a cap bank, a street vacation, an easement dedication, and the borough attorney. Two ordinances will be introduced on first reading: a Teamsters salary ordinance and a beaches ordinance. The council will also consider three consent resolutions approving payroll, vendor payments, equipment purchases, and appointments, including a police captain, lieutenant, and sergeant.

• Approval of payment to Ocean County Treasurer for 2nd quarter county tax levy ($2,489,531.26)
• Approval of payment to OC Joint Insurance Fund for second installment 2024 ($388,674)
• Approval of PO to Winner Ford for police patrol car ($43,520)
• Appointment of C. Daniel as Police Captain, P. Drew as Police Lieutenant, A. Garcia as Police Sergeant
• Ordinance 2024-11: Vacation of portion of East Avenue right of way

Shade Tree Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss updates to the borough's tree removal permit application, a proposed ordinance on hazard street trees, and the STC Stewardship Plan for accreditation. They will also review feedback on a tree protection ordinance and plan upcoming events like the Seafood Festival and a native plant campaign.

• Discussion on proposed revisions to the borough's tree removal application for a permit
• Feedback on MS4 requirement for a borough tree protection ordinance
• Commission recommendation to include hazard street trees in The Unkempt Yard ordinance
• Fernbrook planting of 9 free street trees and 9 Big Beautiful Trees in mid-to-late May
• Debrief on Earth Day and ideas for Seafood Festival participation

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority holds its regular May meeting, where it will introduce the budget for the fiscal year May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. The board will also approve minutes from April 4, 2024, hear updates from the chairman, attorney, and engineer, and vote on payment vouchers totaling $1,509.17.

• Budget introduction for May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
• Vouchers: JCP&L (4 invoices) $889.45
• Voucher: Raymond D. Bogan, Esq. $175.00
• Voucher: Karen L. Mills, Clerk $444.72
• Total vouchers: $1,509.17

Municipal Alliance Committee

The Municipal Alliance Committee will review past events and propose future programs. The body is discussing DMHAS funding and planning for the 2025 budget, including a potential school presentation.

• DMHAS funding
• 2025 budget planning
• Proposed programming at St. Peter’s
• Recap of March 7 Antrim PTO presentation
• Recruitment of new members

Environmental Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss its Sustainable Jersey action status and update, along with various committee reports and project statuses. Active agenda items include the pollinator-friendly/native landscape recognition program, a student garden at Cooks Lane, a landscape requirement ordinance, and a tabled gas blower ordinance. The meeting also covers routine reports from the treasurer, council liaison, and other committees.

• Sustainable Jersey action status and update
• Student Garden at Cooks Lane: fall design, winter/spring installation
• Landscape requirement ordinance (work in progress)
• Gas blower ordinance (tabled)
• Oyster Shell Receptacle location approval

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Green Team Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Sustainable Jersey certification, officer reports, and various environmental initiatives. Active agenda items include a pollinator-friendly recognition program, a student garden at Cooks Lane, a Jersey Friendly Yards program, a landscape ordinance, and a tabled gas blower ordinance.

• Sustainable Jersey action status update
• 2024 budget request submitted
• Student Garden at Cooks Lane: fall design, winter/spring installation
• Landscape requirement ordinance (work in progress)
• Gas blower ordinance (tabled)

Beautification Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee will meet to review and approve March meeting minutes, hear the Treasurer's Report, and discuss planter/garden clean-up and new planter installation including plugs and soil prep. The committee will also take up the flower order, sign up for flag assembly, and receive a report from the Garden Tour Committee. A public portion is included before adjournment.

• Review and approve March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• New planter installation, plugs and soil prep
• Flower Order
• Garden Tour Committee Report

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee is meeting to review prior minutes, receive executive and subcommittee reports, and discuss unfinished and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports on Easter Egg Hunt, Pickleball, Summer Camp, and more
• Treasurer update by Kim Luker
• Council Liaison report by Art Gant
• Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding its regular meeting to memorialize prior minutes and resolutions, then will hear three new applications. The board will consider a second-story addition with balcony at 62 Inlet Drive, a new two-story house at 8 Pilgrim Pathway, and a variance to raise a dwelling and add a pool at 21 Ocean Avenue.

• Application #2024-04: Shawn Casey, 62 Inlet Drive — 2nd story addition with balcony, cantilevered deck, and outside staircase
• Application #2024-06: John/Mary DiTosto, 8 Pilgrim Pathway — new two-story single-family house with outdoor deck
• Application #2024-10: 21 Ocean Avenue LLC, 21 Ocean Avenue — variance to raise dwelling, elevate deck, add pavers, concrete, and pool
• Memorialize resolutions #2024-05 (Lakefront Holdings LLC, 200 Washington Avenue), #2024-07 (Arthur/Kaitlin Gant, 506 Cramer Avenue), #2024-14 (John/Carol Sosinski, 219 Sanborn)

Planning Board

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on several applications, including a previously denied minor subdivision at 35/37 Arnold Avenue. The board will also consider a site plan amendment for an outdoor bar at 20 Inlet and a subdivision to bring 807 Long Point Lane into conformance.

• Carl/Donna Zimatore – 35/37 Arnold Avenue – minor subdivision with bulk variances, previously denied
• 20 Inlet – Block 176; Lot 34 – site plan amendment for outdoor bar/server station
• Nancy Gimbert – 807 Long Point Lane – subdivision to conform two principal structures, no new construction

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will introduce the 2024 municipal budget and hold first readings on 11 ordinances covering crosswalks, water/sewer fees, buildings, lead paint, streets, development, licenses, beaches, a cap bank, a right-of-way vacation, and an easement dedication. The consent agenda includes over 50 items such as payroll payments totaling $590,522.36, school tax deferral, a Maryland Avenue Beach lease award to North Island Lifeguards, and appointments to various positions and committees.

• Introduction of 2024 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance 2024-02: Amend Ch 9A — Mid-block Crosswalks
• Ordinance 2024-11: Vacation Portion of East Avenue Right of Way
• Award of Maryland Ave Beach lease to North Island Lifeguards, subject to attorney review
• Approval of payment to PPB Bd of Ed for April ($1,184,599) and May ($1,184,599) allocations

Senior Committee

The Golden Gulls Committee is meeting to approve the previous month's minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss any new or old business. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no specific actions or proposals listed.

• Review and approve March meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report

Animal Welfare Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Animal Welfare Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as reading the March minutes, a treasurer's report, and discussions on fundraising, the adoption trailer, and a trapping report. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed for decision or discussion.

• Reading of minutes from the March meeting
• Treasurer's Report
• Fundraising discussion
• Trailer and Adoptions update
• Trapping Report

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee is discussing the status of several community art initiatives and seasonal events. The body is seeking a chairperson for the Homegrown Harvest Festival and new volunteers for event assistance.

• pARTy by the Sea scheduled for 5/30/24 at The Lobster Shanty
• Homegrown Harvest Festival scheduled for October 20th
• John Troisi serving as artist in residency for April and May
• Denial of approval for painting electrical boxes
• Status updates on Farmers Market, Art Walk, and Juried Art Show

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will review a briefing on borough initiatives regarding open space and recreation. Members will also discuss recommendations for acquiring properties on Channel Drive for open space and recreational use.

• Discussion of recommendation for Channel Drive property acquisitions
• Council Liaison's briefing on borough initiatives

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to hear several applications, including a Verizon monopole at Fisherman's Landing, a hotel expansion with a spa and restaurant, and two property coverage variance requests. One application is being carried to a future date, and two were carried from prior meetings without notice.

• Verizon mono pole at Fisherman's Landing
• Rosa Crowley – 1401 St. Louis – impervious/building coverage approval, carried to July 18, 2024
• Gregory Kubinak – 105 New York Avenue – pavers installed, 65.26% impervious coverage vs 50% allowed, carried from March 21
• Arnold Shores LLC – 641 Arnold Avenue – hotel expansion with spa, 68-seat restaurant, 5-seat wine bar, spa requires d(1) variance, carried from March 7

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority is holding its regular April 2024 meeting. The board will vote on paying six vouchers totaling $6,111.66, and will receive updates on parking lot cleanup and a breast cancer shuttle stop at Borden's lot. The engineer is on vacation, so no update from that position is expected.

• Vouchers for payment totaling $6,111.66, including $4,156.01 to Down to Earth Landscaping
• Chairman's update on parking lot cleanup
• Discussion of breast cancer shuttle stop at Borden's lot
• Engineer update postponed due to vacation
• Approval of March 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Shade Tree Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss updating its Stewardship Plan for Urban Trees and Forests, which is required for accreditation this year. They will also review feedback on recent tree plantings, plan Earth Day activities, and consider future ordinances related to sidewalk construction and hazard trees.

• Update STC Stewardship Plan for Urban Trees and Forests for accreditation
• Review of Free Street Tree program final count of 8 trees
• Discussion on MS4 status and tree list
• Earth Day sign-up and program on April 20 at River Front Park
• Consider ordinance for sidewalk construction to minimize tree root lifting

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission (Green Team) is meeting to discuss updates on Sustainable Jersey actions, including anti-idling and animals in the community. They will also review ongoing projects like pollinator-friendly recognition, a student garden, and Earth Day planning. The meeting includes routine reports and status updates on various environmental initiatives.

• Sustainable Jersey action status update
• Anti-Idling Initiative discussion
• Animals in the Community presentation
• Earth Day (April 20) planning and prep
• Student Garden at Cooks Lane design and installation

Beautification Committee

The committee will review and approve February meeting minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss planter/garden clean-up, new planter installation, flower orders, and flag assembly sign-ups. A public portion is included for resident input.

• Review and approve February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Planters/Gardens: clean-up, assignments, new planter installation, plugs and soil prep
• Flower order
• Flag assembly sign up

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee is meeting to review prior minutes, hear executive and subcommittee reports, and discuss new business. New business includes installing a new sound system at the bandshell by May, adding trailer bathrooms near the bandshell, and exploring event sponsorships. The meeting is largely procedural, with updates on various events and programs.

• New sound system for bandshell targeted by May
• Trailer bathrooms to be installed by bandshell
• Exploring sponsors for events
• Subcommittee reports on Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Camp, Concerts, and more

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

The Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee will hold a roll call and introduce the Mayor. The Mayor will brief the committee on his plans for the near and long term, and members will have an opportunity to ask questions. The group will also discuss potential speakers and general information for the annual meeting, and set a rough date for the next meeting.

• Roll call and introduction of Mayor
• Mayor to inform committee on his plans for today, tomorrow and the future
• Discussion on annual meeting speakers and general information
• Questions from committee members for the Mayor
• Discussion on rough date for next meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to memorialize prior minutes and resolutions, then hear four variance applications. Applicants seek relief from zoning rules for new construction, existing violations, and an accessory structure. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• John/Carol Sosinski – 219 Sanborn – front yard setback for FEMA-compliant house on corner lot
• Gregory Kubinak – 105 New York Avenue – pavers causing 65.26% impervious coverage vs 50% allowed
• Art/Kaitlin Gant – 506 Cramer Avenue – accessory structure (shed/clubhouse) in rear yard
• Lakefront Holdings LLC – 200 Washington Avenue – multiple variances: front yard setback, second-floor area, building height, rooftop deck setback, roof pitch, fence height
• Memorialize resolutions 2024-09, 2023-32, 2023-20

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application for 35/37 Arnold Avenue, which would create lots slightly under the allowed square footage and require bulk variances for the corner house. Other items include memorializing two previously discussed site-plan resolutions and reviewing several sign applications.

• Public hearing on minor subdivision and bulk variances for 35/37 Arnold Avenue (Block 99, Lot 8)
• Memorialize amended site plan for Bay Point Condo at 320 Maryland Avenue (Block 6, Lot 24)
• Memorialize parking lot re-striping for Bezmar LLC at 504-512 Arnold Avenue (Block 89, Lot 12)
• Sign review for Atlantic Offshore at 212 Channel, Deja Vu at 612 Arnold, Presbyterian Church at 700 Forman (LED sign), and Salty's Ice Cream at 101 Ocean Avenue (LED signs)

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will consider three consent resolutions covering payroll, vendor payments, and appointments, plus a resolution opposing the NJ Turnpike toll hike. A public hearing on a curb cut reconstruction exemption request is also on the agenda.

• Approval of payroll #5 ($306,939.01) and computer-generated vouchers ($1,279,555.77)
• Authorization to apply for a $209,750 DEP stormwater grant
• Authorization to go out to bid for a monopole for cellular antennae
• Opposition to the NJ Turnpike Authority's March toll hike
• Denial of a special event application for a 5K Run/Walk on the boardwalk on 9/28

Open Space Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Open Space Advisory Committee will discuss recommending the acquisition of Channel Drive properties for open space and recreation. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, welcoming a new member, and a council liaison briefing on borough open space initiatives.

• Discussion of recommendation for Channel Drive property acquisitions for open space and recreation
• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Welcome of new member Courtney Bixby
• Council liaison briefing on borough open space initiatives
• Ideas for improvements, use, acquisition, needs and access to open space

Senior Committee

The Golden Gulls Committee is meeting to hear a guest speaker on fraud, review and approve January's meeting minutes, and discuss the recent St. Patrick's Day social. The agenda also includes the treasurer's report, new business, and old business.

• Guest speaker on fraud presentation
• Review and approve January meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Review St. Patrick's Day social

Historic Preservation Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several administrative and project-related items, including scheduling plaque distribution to the Coast Guard Station, addressing unmentioned accomplishments in a recent town letter, coordinating website updates for local histories, and considering a replacement for a commission member. The agenda also includes an update on the Gottlieb Building construction.

• Schedule plaque distribution to Coast Guard Station with Mayor Douglas Vitale accepting
• Discuss unmentioned PPBHPC accomplishments in recent Town Letter (Oct-Dec)
• Coordinate QR codes on plaques to link to Town and Historic Preservation websites
• Open discussion for replacement PPBHPC member or ask Mayor Vitale for nominee
• Gottlieb Building construction update

Animal Welfare Committee

The committee will review minutes from January 10, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss fundraising for a May 18 event at The Boatyard with $50 tickets. They will also receive a trapping report and new policy handbook and social media forms.

• Fundraiser at The Boatyard on May 18, 2024, tickets $50
• Trapping report to be presented
• Receipt of Policy Handbook and Social Media Forms

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee is reviewing updates for upcoming community art events and seasonal festivals. The body is seeking a chairperson for the Homegrown Harvest Festival on October 20th and new volunteer members.

• Spotlight Artist John Troisi for April and May
• pARTy by the Sea scheduled for 5/30/24 at The Lobster Shanty
• Homegrown Harvest Festival on October 20th
• Painting of electrical boxes pending owner approval
• Juried Art Show to be held during Party by the Sea

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve payments totaling $11,376.03, receive updates on parking lot cleanup and a lease payment from Bam Bam, and hear reports from the attorney and engineer. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.

• Vouchers totaling $11,376.03 for JCP&L, U.S. Treasury, RT Davies, Down to Earth Landscaping, Raymon D. Bogan, Estate Lawn Management, T&M Associates, and Karen Mills
• Chairman's update on parking lot cleanup
• Attorney's comments on lease payment from Bam Bam
• Engineer update
• Approval of February 1, 2024 minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to memorialize a prior denial and hear a new application. The main item is a request by Arnold Shores LLC to expand hotel use at 641 Arnold Avenue, adding a spa, a 68-seat restaurant, and a 5-seat wine bar, which requires a d(1) variance.

• Memorialize resolution 2018-27 denying White Sands at 1201-1205 Ocean Avenue
• Arnold Shores LLC application for hotel expansion with spa, restaurant, and wine bar at 641 Arnold Avenue
• Spa use requires a d(1) variance

Shade Tree Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, officer reports, and updates on various tree-related projects. Key items include deciding on Free Street Tree awards, discussing a tree removal at 723 Mclean, and planning updates to the STC Stewardship Plan for accreditation. The agenda also lists future goals and upcoming meetings.

• Decision on Free Street Tree PPB awards
• Update on BBT – 723 Mclean tree removal, owner may replace
• STC Stewardship Plan for Urban Trees and Forests needs updating for accreditation
• Memorial Tree Program and 100 block of Parkway center island in need of trees
• Discussion of borough ordinance for unkempt and hazard conditions on private property

Beautification Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee is meeting to elect officers, review the 2024 member roster and work calendar, and discuss garden maintenance and flower orders. The agenda includes routine administrative items and project planning, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Election of officers
• 2024 member roster and work calendar
• Garden tour committee report
• Flower order and planters/gardens assignments
• Special project: new planters

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee is meeting to vote on multiple seasonal programs and hires, including summer camp staffing and fees, basketball referees, a skateboarding coach, and payments for summer concerts. The committee will also discuss moving future meetings to 7pm and a volunteer fair.

• Vote to approve referees John Churp, David Fields, Paul Baker at $40/game for basketball season 1/2/24-3/31/24
• Vote to hire David Farrell as skateboarding coach, spring sessions Sundays 4/7-5/19 and summer 7/8-7/12, registration $140/person
• Vote to approve summer camp 7/8-8/16, registration $375 residents/$500 non-residents, weekly $125/$200
• Vote to approve summer camp salaries: lead counselors $20/hr, counselors $17/hr, director $25/hr, assistant director $22/hr
• Vote to approve payments: $750 for Brittles on 7/9, $1800 for Hound Dogs on 8/6

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two applications: an amended site plan for Bay Point Condo at 320 Maryland Avenue to add patios, and a proposal by Bezmar LLC to restripe and reconfigure the parking lot at 512 Arnold Avenue. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and conduct a sign review for Martell's Tiki Bar.

• 2024-431 – Residents at Bay Point Condo – Amended site plan – 320 Maryland Avenue – Block 6; Lot 24 – Error at previous meeting did not include 3 additional patios
• 2024-432 – Bezmar LLC – 504-512 Arnold Avenue – Lot 12; Block 89 – Applicant seeks to restripe and reconfigure parking lot
• Sign review for Martell's Tiki Bar on the Boardwalk
• Memorialize minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting

Council

The Borough Council will meet to address various administrative matters including payroll approvals and committee appointments. The meeting includes a discussion of several consent resolutions covering municipal maintenance, public safety equipment, and community programs.

• Approval of Payroll #3 totaling $355,527.61
• Payment to Northeast Roof Maintenance for $100,700
• Application for NJ DCA 2024 Local Recreation Improvement Grant up to $100,000
• Approval of payment to PPB Board of Ed for March allocation of $1,184,599
• Ordinance 2024-01 regarding regulations for pawnbrokers and dealers in secondhand goods

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a reorganizational/special meeting to hear five applications. These include requests for impervious coverage approval, certification of non-conformity, a variance for a raised dwelling, an AC/generator installation, and parking on a front lawn. The meeting includes roll call and memorialization of resolutions.

• Rosa Crowley – 1401 St. Louis – impervious/building coverage approval
• Cindy/David Clapp – 402 Central Avenue – certification of pre-existing non-conformity of two principal structures
• Mark/Barbara Curcio – 1710 Beacon Lane – variance for raised 2 ½ story dwelling with deck (carried from Nov 16, 2023)
• Cathy Margaret Loughran – 19 Danby – AC unit and generator installation
• Richard/Anne Colavita – 1707 Beacon Lane – parking on front lawn

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee is reviewing ongoing initiatives and scheduling upcoming community events. The body is currently seeking chairpersons for the Homegrown Harvest Festival, summer dance classes at the Bandshell, and shell painting.

• Meet the Artist event
• Spotlight Artist John Troisi scheduled for April and May 2024
• Purchase of St. Patrick's Day decorations
• pARTy by the Sea event scheduled for 5/30/24 at The Lobster Shanty
• Recruitment of new volunteer members

Open Space Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Open Space Advisory Committee will hold its regular February meeting, including a discussion of a Channel Drive open space and recreation proposal. The committee will also address a Little League field drainage issue and review ideas for improvements, use, acquisition, needs, and access to open space. The meeting includes a council liaison briefing on borough initiatives related to open space properties.

• Discussion of Channel Drive open space and recreation proposal
• Little League field drainage issue
• Council liaison briefing on borough initiatives relative to open space properties
• Ideas for improvements, use, acquisition, needs and access to open space
• Approval of January meeting minutes

Shade Tree Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss new business including replanting trees at 200 and 206 Baltimore, selecting hat and t-shirt colors, and debriefing a presentation. They will also consider future projects like tree walks and speakers, and address back-burner items such as county road tree removals and a borough ordinance for hazardous private trees. The agenda includes routine updates and planning, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Replanting trees at 200 and 206 Baltimore
• Update on Free Street Tree PPB program
• Debrief on Doug Tallamy presentation
• Discussion of ordinance for unkempt/hazard trees on private property
• 2025 goals: sidewalk construction ordinance and hazard tree training

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to memorialize two prior resolutions and to consider an application from White Sands to demolish two single-family homes at 1201-1205 Ocean Avenue and build a three-story structure with 28 parking spaces and 19 new guest units, converting 4 existing rooms to staff facilities, for a net gain of 34 guest rooms. The application was carried from November 2, 2023, without notice.

• Memorialize resolution 2023-29 for Alex DePalma at 515 Delaware Ave
• Memorialize resolution 2024-01 for Raymond Somerville at 305 Curtis Avenue
• White Sands application to demolish two dwellings and construct three-story building
• Proposed 28 parking spaces and 19 new guest units, net gain of 34 rooms
• Conversion of 4 rooms to staff support and exercise facilities

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority is holding a regular meeting to discuss budget requests, an update on a lease payment, and an engineer's estimate for the Cramer Lot. The board will also approve a list of vouchers totaling $9,927.46 for various payments.

• Chairman's update on budget requests
• Update on lease payment for Bam Bam
• Engineer's estimate for Cramer Lot
• Vouchers totaling $9,927.46, including $7,600 to Estate Lawn Management and $703.96 to JCP&L

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council is voting on a revised agenda that includes the appointment of new legal counsel for 2024 and the approval of $4,334,537.97 in computer-generated vouchers. The meeting also covers the approval of numerous purchase orders for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of Public Works, as well as the appointment of committee members. A proposed ordinance was removed from the agenda, and the meeting will be held in-person only with a live stream available.

• Appointment of Michael L. Collins & Firm of King Moench & Collins, LLP as Borough Attorney for 2024
• Approval of computer-generated vouchers totaling $4,334,537.97
• Approval of payment to PPB Bd of Ed for January allocation & debt service ($1,272,660.50)
• Approval of payment to PPB Bd of Ed for February allocation ($1,184,599)
• Authorization to issue an RFP for a Social Media Consultant

Open Space Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Open Space Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on January 29, 2024. The agenda includes a council liaison briefing on borough open space and recreation initiatives, welcoming new members, and discussing Channel Drive open space and recreation opportunities. The committee will also discuss ideas for improvements, use, acquisition, needs, and access to open space.

• Council liaison briefing on borough open space and recreation initiatives
• Discussion of Channel Drive open space and recreation opportunities
• Ideas for improvements, use, acquisition, needs, and access to open space

Beautification Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee will meet to discuss holiday decorating, a baking event, a DPW luncheon, and a party review. They will also review a flower order, hear a Garden Tour Committee report, update the 2024 member roster, and discuss special projects and grants for 2024. The meeting includes a public comment portion and will conclude with the election of officers.

• Holiday Decorating, Baking, DPW Luncheon, and Party Review
• Flower Order
• Garden Tour Committee Report
• Special Project(s) & Grant for 2024
• Election of Officers

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee is meeting to review prior minutes, appoint executive positions, and receive reports from various subcommittees. The agenda includes updates on events like Winter Wonderland, Holiday Lights Contest, and Summer Concert Series, as well as new business. Most items are routine administrative and event planning matters.

• Appoint executive positions
• Winter Wonderland subcommittee report
• Holiday Lights Contest subcommittee report
• Summer Concert Series subcommittee report
• New business

Board of Adjustment

The Board will appoint its 2024 officers, clerk, attorney, and engineer. Members will also memorialize previous resolutions and hear applications regarding property variances and new construction.

• Appointment of Board Chairman, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Clerk
• Appointment of Board Attorney and Board Engineer
• Application for new house construction at 119 Boardwalk (Block 121, Lot 15.05)
• Application for a detached cabana at 305 Curtis (Block 92, Lot 22.01)
• Application regarding a front landing at 515 Delaware (Block 5, Lot 16)

Planning Board

This is a reorganization meeting where the board will nominate and appoint a clerk/secretary, attorney, engineer, and elect a chairman and vice-chairman. They will also designate official newspapers and consider a liaison to the Open Space Committee. The December 20, 2022 minutes will be memorialized.

• Nomination and appointment of Planning Board Clerk/Secretary
• Nomination and appointment of Board Attorney
• Nomination and appointment of Planning Board Engineer
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Designation of official newspapers: Ocean Star and Asbury Park Press

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold an executive session on union contract negotiations, a caucus on water tank painting, and a regular meeting. Key actions include appointing a new council member to fill the former mayor's seat, approving numerous payments and contracts, and authorizing bids and grants.

• Appointment to fill Mayor Vitale's former Council seat
• Approval of payrolls totaling $929,749.97
• Payment of $89,006.31 for a Caterpillar wheel loader for DPW
• Authorization to issue an RFP for a Social Media Consultant
• Authorization to go out to bid on the Inlet Access Improvement Project

Senior Committee

The Golden Gulls Committee will review and approve November meeting minutes, hear a treasury report and council liaison update, recap the Mingle & Jingle and Caroling events, and discuss 2024 events. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or financial details listed.

• Recap of Mingle & Jingle event
• Recap of Caroling event
• Discussion of 2024 events

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority is holding a regular meeting to discuss budget requests, a lease payment update, and an engineer's estimate for the Cramer Lot. The board will also approve vouchers for payments totaling $1,470.56.

• Chairman's update on budget requests
• Update on lease payment for Bam Bam
• Engineer's estimate for Cramer Lot
• Vouchers: JCP&L $675.84, T&M Associates $175.00, Raymond D. Bogan $175.00, Karen L. Mills $444.72

Animal Welfare Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Point Pleasant Beach Animal Welfare Committee. The agenda includes a welcome for the new council liaison, treasurer and fundraising reports, and discussions on trailer/adoptions, trapping, old business, and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Welcome Mayor Vitale as new council liaison
• Treasurer’s Report
• Fundraising Report
• Trailer/Adoptions discussion
• Trapping discussion

Shade Tree Commission

The commission is reviewing tree planting ideas for 2024 and structural pruning on Washington Ave. Members are also discussing a borough ordinance regarding unkempt and hazard conditions on private property.

• Structural pruning of trees on Washington Ave
• Proposed borough ordinance for unkempt and hazard conditions on private property
• Tree replanting at 200 Baltimore
• New tree requests for Newark Ave. Park
• Proposed sidewalk construction ordinance to minimize root lifting

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2023 and receive updates on current projects. The body is discussing the status of various community art events and seeking new volunteer members.

• Approval of 10/9/2023 meeting minutes
• Spotlight Artists display featuring Melissa Hood through March
• Updates on Kids and Adult Art Classes and the Farmers Market
• Planning updates for pARTy by the Sea, Art Walk, and Sandcastle contest
• Updates on painting electrical boxes and Juried Art Show planning

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment's January 4, 2024 reorganizational/special meeting is cancelled. The board will reorganize at its next meeting on January 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Reorganization rescheduled to January 18, 2024

Council

This is the annual organization meeting where the newly elected mayor and councilmembers take their oaths of office. The council will vote on a series of consent resolutions that appoint professional services, set fees and policies for 2024, and establish committees and liaisons. The agenda is largely procedural, renewing standard annual appointments and administrative items.

• Ceremonial oaths for Mayor-Elect Douglas Vitale, Councilwoman-Elect Caryn S. Byrnes, and Councilman-Elect Arthur W. Gant
• Consent Resolution 1 appoints dozens of professional services including Borough Attorney W. Burns, Auditor J. Conaty, and multiple special project attorneys
• Consent Resolution 2 includes approval of a temporary budget for 2024 and establishment of a 6% penalty on tax delinquencies over $10,000
• Consent Resolution 3 sets a $10 late fee for dog licenses and re-establishes water/sewer rates
• Consent Resolution 4 approves the 2024 Salary Resolution and sets council meeting dates for the year